Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Lending a Hand

rom around 1936 to 1956, Emerson obtained its power across the US / Canada border from a long 2400V distribution circuit originating from Pembina, ND (and which line passed through St. Vincent, MN and Noyes, MN on the way). This line was initially operated by the Interstate Power Company and was sold to theOtter Tail Power Companyin 1944. In 1956, the Town of Emerson made arrangements to obtain its electrical needs fromManitoba Hydroand the cross-border distribution line was removed.